Category Archives: Amazon

Ryan Hammill

Ryan is a Principal Creative Director at Amazon Web Services in Los Angeles. So cool to see yet another talented writer/CD take their agency skills in-house and do something great. All kinds of awesome projects for Amazon AWS and Amazon Music on Ryan’s site, plus work for other brands like UCLA, Savers, T-Mobile, and Microsoft. Dig it.

Portfolio: ryanhammill.com

Brian Chinn

Brian is a digital content copywriter/manager at Saviynt in NYC, previously at Verizon and Amazon. His site is loaded with fun projects for Amazon, including Driven to Deliver—featuring two Formula 1 McLaren drivers delivering Amazon packages on the streets of Austin. In a McLaren, of course. Q: Did Brian get to drive the McLaren? Check out his portfolio and then email him to find out!

Portfolio: brianchinncreative.com

Senior Copywriter Wanted: Amazon Halo

Shanel Shack (Design Sourcing Manager/Alexa, Devices, Prime Video Studios & Advertising) and Dan Forbes (Principal Design Director/Amazon Halo Brand Design) are on the hunt for a senior copywriter to join their team. From the Amazon Halo team:

Amazon Halo is a new health and wellness membership that focuses on improvement through discovery. We use the power of machine learning and computer vision to put the most innovative and effective tools for improving personal health in our customer’s hands. Our portfolio of products includes multiple wearable wellness trackers, and the Halo app—which uses the data they gather to provide a broad range of digital health tools and content along with personalized insights and science-backed guidance.

In this role, you will drive the evolution of the Halo brand voice across all customer touchpoints—and ensure consistent application of it by writing concise messaging and guidelines that sharpen key initiatives, inspire our customers, and create business results.

Key job responsibilities

This role will work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to push brand strategy and lead the evolution and application of the brand voice through advertising, marketing, retail, and content. This role won’t write every word, so effective collaboration and the ability to articulate clear guidelines are essential to success. This role won’t have any direct reports at first but could include direct reports and management as we grow.

A day in the life

You will be working with other writers, designers, creative directors, marketing, and health professionals to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Because the work is varied and fast-paced—you should possess excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

About the team

Halo Brand Design is responsible for the oversight and evolution of the Halo brand and visual identity. This team architects the visual systems that connect all customer communications and touchpoints as a continuous and cohesive Halo brand experience. They are responsible for developing essential guidelines and processes needed to operate the Halo brand across all channels, supporting internal teams and external partners. This team has strategic and operational objectives.

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8+ years copywriting/communications/brand development experience at design studios and/or in-house creative departments
  • An online creative portfolio demonstrating your writing and conceptual thinking skillset
  • Experience across all media/social channels including a deep understanding of brand development, naming, and marketing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Impeccable attention to detail, excellent writing as well as design sensibilities
  • Tenacious self-starter with a passion for effective communications
  • Able to own and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
  • Desire to mentor both in and out of the design team
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to think creatively while delivering on strategy
  • An entrepreneurial spirit that is energetic, positive, and resourceful

For more info or to apply, send your portfolio to Shanel at shashack@amazon.com or apply directly at this link.